Chuckwagon Races

A long-standing Fair tradition, Chuckwagon Races will appear at the Fair for the final time Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8 at noon on both days. Adult general admission tickets are $15 and child general admission (ages 12 and under) tickets are $10.

The Chuckwagon Racers of Iowa-Minnesota Association is disbanding following the Fair races, ending a Fair tradition that started in 1962.

“Chuckwagon racing and the Fair have been synonymous for nearly 60 years,” said CCF Manager Jeremy Parsons. “We hope to make their final performances here a highlight as we thank them for entertaining thousands of fairgoers over the years.”

Tickets for all dirt events are on sale now. Tickets are available online at www.midwestix.com, by phone at 515-244-2771, or in person at the Clay County Regional Events Center Box Office.

Please note Grandstand guest services changes for 2019. Bag checks will be implemented at all Grandstand events at the 2019 Fair. The following items will be prohibited: weapons/firearms, alcoholic beverages not provided by the Fair & Events Center, air horns/whistles or other noisemakers, helium-filled balloons, glitter/confetti, glass bottles, fireworks and illegal substances.

The Fair will also sell beer at selected Grandstand events during the 2019 Fair.

About The Clay County Fair & Events Center: Rooted in Tradition, the Clay County Fair and Events Center is a year-round facility that annually hosts more than 300 events, including its signature event, the Clay County Fair. Known as “The World’s Greatest County Fair” since 1917, the Clay County Fair attracts more than 300,000 guests each September for nine-days of world-class entertainment, competition, food, fun, and the largest farm machinery show at any fair in the United States. Additional information can be found at claycountyfair.com.